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2007/08 Annual Report

Swimming WABeatty Park, Vincent StreetNorth Perth WA 6006PO Box 205, Leederville WA 6903Telephone 08 9328 4599Facsimile 08 9227 [email protected]

Contents

Office Bearers for the 2007 / 2008 season 4

Executive Director and President’s Report 5

Development Report 8

Competitions Report 16

Media Report 24

Records Officer Report 26

Technical Committee Report 29

Country Coordinators Report 30

Registrations 31

Board Report 34

Financial Report 38

Swimming WA Board Members and Life Members for the 2006 / 2007Season

Board of Management

Jeanette Bailey, President

Jeff Williams, Vice President

Maxine Green, Board Member

Dot Harris, Board Member

Carolyn Prunster, Board Member

Lynette Kapor, Board Member

Wayne De Lacy, ASCTA Delegate

Staff

David Toll, Executive Director

Sue Davis, Accounts Officer

Holly MacNeil, Media and Public Relations

Andrew Ridley Events, Sponsorship and Marketing

Sara Levien, Development Officer

Laura Reid, Development Officer

Meg Jovanovich, Membership Services Officer

Life Members

1925 TW Jones*, 1929 J Cook*, 1936 MD O’Musgrave*, 1940 W Boylan*, 1941 AE Middleton*, 1943 TH

Goudie* BEM, 1943 JG Whittle*, 1944 AE Blakers*, 1946 CE Newsham*, 1950 WJ Kirkby*, 1951 R Bestman*

BEM, 1951 WF Oats*, 1953 WJ Kestral*, 1955 B Oliver*, 1958 GH Yewers*, 1958 JF Howson OBE JP, 1962

AE Wilson*, 1962 ED Yeldon*, 1968 FW Dawson*, 1968 CA Kanair*, 1972 DM Nordahl MBE*, 1979 RW Bally*,

1979 CN Boys* SM, 1979 JM Shepherd, 1979 DC Watson*, 1981 JF Stephens*, 1981 EJ Symes OAM, 1982

LT Stephens, 1982 AL Moebius*, 1983 TE Brazier, 1984 RA Patching, 1986 SP Bratton, 1986 I W Murray, 1989

CA Lee, 1989 RK Duff, 1994 W de Smedt, 2001 J Collins, 2003 M Jefferson, H Pedretti, 2004 L Arrowsmith, M

Gerber, P Prunster, 2006 C Prunster, 2007 J Stonor

Deceased*

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Executive Director and President’s report

2007 has been an interesting year for Swimming WA. We have experienced some change in the structure of the

organisation and in the way we deliver services to members and have enjoyed a period of stability with our staff and the

Board.

The new format of conducting the Junior State Championships as a separate event, a resurgence in the interest for the Shell

meets and another successful step in building the Indian Ocean All Stars event profile, were the hallmarks of the competitive

year. The growth in our open water series was also pleasing with significantly more competitors and better quality races

a feature. SWA is poised to add more open water events in 2008 and we hope to see more interstate competitors

participating in our series. Membership numbers increased overall and our committees in finance, competition planning,

technical and open water contributed significantly to these improvements.

WA competitors performed strongly at the Age Championships but it is fair to say that the number of WA selections in

the Olympic Team following the National Championships was disappointing. Fitting acknowledgement is due from the

Swimming WA family to Eamon Sullivan, Sally Foster and Travis Nederpelt for making the team. Honourable mentions to

Jim Piper, Lara Carroll, Jen Reilly and Adam Lucas who were all unlucky not to be selected. Congratulations also to Jeremy

Tidy, Jeremy McClure and Katrina Porter on being selected for the Paralympic Games. Recognition should also go to

Grant Stoelwinder and Mel Tantrum on being selected as Australian Team Coaches for the Olympic and Paralympic teams

respectively; as well as to Alf Mathews who is the only West Australian attending the games as a Technical official.

A highlight for the year was the induction of the inaugural Hall of Fame. A fantastic function was held at the Sheraton

Hotel where 36 people were acknowledged for their contributions to the sport over time. It was a great opportunity for

all members to get together and recognize the people and the performances which have made this sport so prominent in

Western Australia over more than 80 years.

Swimming WA and WAIS have been working very closely together on a review of the high performance area and this is

a strong indication that greater performances will result for WA swimmers in the future. SWA Development staff have

restructured the development pathway following a review. A coach development pathway has been included in the model

which will contribute to the improvement of swimming across the board.

Longstanding relationships with our key partners have ensured the ongoing viability of the organisation. Thank you to Ron

Alexander and team at the WA Department of Sport and Recreation, the Hancock Family, Vesna Rendulic at Shell, Neil

Guard and team at Healthway, The Water Corporation, Vorgee and Paul Lawrence at Jason Mazda. We have had great

new partnerships with 96FM for the open water series and Touched by Angels who assisted with the swimmer of the year

function.

Despite the cost of running our first television advertisement, the organisation will report a small profit for the year. The

Organisation grows in strength and we are looking forward to developing additional avenues of cash flow for the future.

The time given through our volunteers including our Board and Committee Members is invaluable and is the basis for our

success. Thank you to the Board for their resolute approach to providing good clear policy and direction for all members to

follow and for observing best practice in terms of the way business is conducted. All directors have been solid contributors

across the year and the foundation for a well run organisation is in place for the future.

Thank you to the competition planning committee members who have contributed significantly in difficult circumstances

towards forward planning of events and enabling the advanced publication of an events schedule for all members.

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Open water swimming was mentioned earlier and the work done by the committee has been greatly appreciated.

Technical officials report they have never been happier nor working more co-operatively than this year. We have seen

new members, job rotations and a clear direction from the committee setting the standards of improvement and it is

very much appreciated. And of course the finance committee have been fantastic in assisting with the operation of

Swimming WA. Thanks to Garry Williams, Ryan Arblaster and John McNaught.

The staff continue to work hard at providing opportunity for swimmers and have contributed significantly to an

improved culture in the sport in WA. Our events have improved out of sight in terms of the planning, the look and

the scheduling. We still have a long way to go in this area and have some great initiatives for 2009 already in place.

Membership services have improved and I think anyone who has used the swim on line data base will be appreciative

of the work done by Sue and Meg in making it easier to understand. Media representation has increased in a difficult

market and the content of the website has improved. Again, we will be introducing some new aspects for members

in 2009. Our development of Go Club, JX and SWD programs has advanced and we are seeing some positive

results in terms of participation. Thank you to all staff members who have contributed to the efficient and effective

operation of the office and our programs. We still have much to do but are on the right track.

Whilst we did not achieve all of our objectives for the year, the signs are positive for the future. A number of strategies

have been introduced through the Board and are being pursued enthusiastically. Swimming WA will continue to build

and grow stronger and we look for improved performance across all areas of our organisation in the 2008/09 year.

David Toll Jeanette BaileyExecutive Director President

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Development ReportCoaching Accreditation

Green License

Upon advisement from the Coach Accreditation Review Committee, Swimming Australia decided not to re-register the Green

Coaching course with the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) administered by the Australian Sports Commission.

The link between learn to swim instruction and junior swimming coaching is recognized as an essential part of the coach

development pathway therefore Swimming Australia transferred the Green course content to ASCTA who re-named the

accreditation title to Junior Squad & Assistant Coach.

Swimming WA conducted two Junior Squad and Assistant Coaching Accreditation Courses in the Metropolitan Area throughout

the 2007/08 season. In total 48 Candidates attended, with 49 Candidates completed full accreditation over the year.

Bronze License

Swimming WA conducted two Bronze License Courses with 26 candidates attending. Swimming WA issued full accreditation

to eight Bronze License candidates over the year.

Coach Education / Development

In 2007 Swimming WA and ASCTA WA signed a ‘memorandum of understanding’ which enabled the joint branding and

organisation of development activities for all Swimming WA coaches.

Development Opportunities provided in 2007/08 were as follows:

2007 Development Squad Camp – 11 Coaches attended•

2007 Swimming WA / ASCTA WA Coaches Annual Conference – 52 Coaches attended. Key Presenters Leigh Nugent •

and Roger Fitzgerald

DSR Regional Academy of Sport ‘Specialist Development Activity’ 6 Coaches attended•

2008 Flippers State Youth Squad Camp – 22 Coaches attended•

Swimming WA / ASCTA Leigh Nugent Presentation – ‘Requirements to be an Effective High Performance Coach’ – 21 •

Coaches attended

2008 Swimming WA National Age Qualifiers Function – 32 Coaches acknowledged•

Regional Development Clinics

Swimming WA conducted seven regional development clinics which included a High Performance Coaching Clinic, Junior /

Senior SunSmart Coaching Clinic and an Officiating Course for every region.

Regions - Southwest – Bunbury

Wheatbelt – Northam

Great Southern – Narrogin

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Midwest – Geraldton

Goldfields – Kalgoorlie

Gascoyne – Exmouth

Kimberley – Broome

High Performance – 104 Athletes

Junior / Senior SunSmart Clinic – 243 Athletes

Officiating – 54 Candidates

Coach Education – 48 Coaches

Performance Squads

Flippers Squad Camp

Swimming WA and National Youth Coach Leigh Nugent conducted a highly successful “Open Camp,” over two weekends with

21 athletes and 22 coaches attending.

Presenters included:

WAIS and Psychologist –Matt Burgen (WAIS)•

Andrew Lyttle –Biomechanics (WAIS)•

ASADA – Jan Stevens•

Physiology – Dr. Karen Wallman (UWA)•

Nutrition – Gemma Quayle (Arena)•

Rodger Fitzgerald – Physiotherapist, Telstra Dolphins•

Brett Slocombe – Cottesloe Sports•

Age Development Squad Camp

Swimming WA conducted the 2007 State Development Squad camp in Perth, Oct 5 -7 2008.

Venue: UWA Human Movement Department

Accommodation: Trade Winds Hotel, Fremantle

Attended:

Mentor Coach – Bernie Mulroy •

Head Coach – Paul Birch•

45 Athletes•

6 coaches•

2 careers •

2 development officers attended a 4 day camp•

Presenters:

Relaxation – Luana Main (UWA)•

Nutrition – Gemma Quayle•

Mental Preparation – Sharrie Carter ( ECU)•

Core Stability – Mark Finucane (Cottesloe Sports)•

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Regional Academy of Sports

Swimming WA selected 23 DSR Regional Academy of Sport athletes in a two tiered structure for both athlete and coach with

12 scholarship holders, eight squad members and eight coaches selected.

Swimming WA provided a highly successful “Specialist Development Activity” for Academy athletes and coaches. Athletes

nominated two strokes to be filmed underwater by Bio-mechanist Jay Davies; the footage was then displayed on pool

deck using the WAIS immediate swimming feedback system allowing the benefit of feedback for Athlete and Coach. The

participating coaches had the opportunity to view the footage of their athletes and gain the knowledge of stroke correction

and efficiency which would assist them with their programming in preparation leading up to the 2008 Australian Age National

Championship April 2008.

The 2007/08 DSR Regional Academy of Sport athlete performance results were as follows:

7 Athletes qualifying and attending 2008 Australian Age Championships – April 08•

2 Athletes achieving medal performances at the 2008 Australian Age Championships – April 08•

2 Athletes qualifying and attending 2008 Open Water Championships – April 08•

3 Athletes selected into the 2008/09 Flippers State Youth Squad.•

Junior Excellence Program (JX)

2007/2008 marked the second year of Swimming WA running the Swimming Australia Junior Excellence Program (JX). In 2007/08

the program was expanded to include Open Water Swimming and Swimmers with a Disability. The JX program recognises

swimmers aged 9 to 13 in a tiered standard of green, bronze, silver, gold and gold star depending on times achieved during the

season. Swimming WA had over 850 swimmers recognised in the JX Program each of whom received a JX Swim pack.

Go Club Coach and Go Club Administration Workshops

Swimming WA conducted eight GO Club Coach Workshops and seven GO Club Administrator Workshops between October

2007 and March 2008. A total of 129 participants attended the workshops. Of those that attended 87 attended the GO Club

Coach Workshops and 42 attended the GO Club Administration Workshops.

Go Swim

This year Swimming WA distributed over 500 GO Swim packs to new swimming club members under the age of 12 years.

Swimmers With a Disability (SWD)

During the 2007/08 season Swimming WA classified a total of eight swimmers with a disability across the five disability areas:

Functional, Intellectual, Hearing Impaired, Vision Impaired and Transplant.

Of the eight swimmers classified, four were classified at Swimming WA Classification Days. Swimming WA conducted one

Functional Classification Day during the year which involved volunteer medical and technical classifiers assessing the Swimmers

and allocating them with a classification. The ultimate purpose of a classification is to provide an opportunity for the vast array

of disabilities to compete in a category of similar ability; once a swimmer is classified they are able to compete in Swimming WA

and Swimming Australia events.

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In 2007/08 a total of six swimmers were selected for the Swimming WA Swimmers with a Disability Squad. The squad was

selected based on performances at the 2007 Telstra Australian Open Championships and the 2007 SunSmart State Open

Championships. Of the six swimmers in the squad, four attended the Swimming WA Development Squad Camp in Perth

where Wendy Ross, Paralympic Program Development Officer from Swimming Australia attended the camp acting as a mentor

for the squad.

Additionally, in May 2008 Swimming WA conducted a ‘Swimmers with Disability Swim Session’ for any registered SWD

member of Swimming WA to come along and participate in a session conducted by Wendy Ross, Paralympic Program

Development Officer from Swimming Australia. A total of eight swimmers, one coach and Paralympian Jeremy Tidy attended

the session.

Shell Novice Swim Meets

Swimming WA conducted its annual Shell Novice Swim Meets for the 2007/08 season. This year represented 42 years of

partnerships between Shell and Swimming WA. During the 2007/08 season, 13 swimming clubs hosted a Shell Novice Swim

Meet, seven of these were in the Metropolitan Area and another 6 were held in Regional Areas. A total of 489 swimmers

entered a Shell Novice Swim Meet with a total of 1477 entries.

This year Swimming WA conducted a Shell Novice Final Swim Meet. The results from all the club based Shell meets were

combined and the top 10 swimmers (8 swimmers and 2 reserves) from each event were invited to participate in the Swimming

WA Shell Novice Final Swim Meet at Joondalup Arena. Over 260 swimmers were invited to the Swimming WA Shell Final Swim

Meet each of who received Shell Finalist swim cap for their efforts and medals were awarded to those who finished in the top

three of each event.

Swimming WA offered four prizes of $500 to encourage participation of swimmers and recruitment opportunities for clubs. The

following prizes were awarded:

Category One: $500.00 prize for the Host Club with the most participants who enter their Shell Novice Swim Meet

Winner: Thornlie Swim Club

Category Two: $500.00 prize for the Host Club who recruits the highest percentage of new members as a result of conducting

a Shell Novice Swim Meet

Winner: Breakers Swim Club

Category Three: $500.00 prize for the School who has the most Participants enter a Shell Novice Swim Meet

Winner: Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Category Four: $500.00 prize for the Swim School who enters the most participants into a Shell Novice Swim Meet

Winner: Carine Glades Swim & Health Centre

Schools and Colleges Relays

Twenty-eight schools competed at the 2008 Schools and Colleges Relays held on Sunday, 24th February 2008 at Challenge

Stadium. Swimming WA’s Schools & Colleges Relays continues to provide an opportunity for both government and private

schools to compete against each other in a top quality competition. Over 550 meet entries were received for the Schools and

Colleges Relays this year.

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The Primary Schools division adopted modified rules, no scores were kept and no disqualifications were made providing

primary school participants with the opportunity to compete in a fun, relaxed meet. Full FINA rules applied in the afternoon

session and the competition between schools was fierce.

Summary of Results

2008 Champion Boys’ School Cup Winner

Christ Church Grammar School

2008 Champion Girls’ School Cup Winner

Joint winners

Iona Presentation College & Penhros College

2008 Pop Agnew Memorial Trophy (Open 6 x 50m Boys’ Freestyle Relay)

Christ Church Grammar School

2008 McClements / Watson Trophy (Open 6 x 50m Girls’ Freestyle Relay)

Iona Presentation College

National Youth Program

WA National Flippers Squad Members

Females

Name Age Club Coach

Kasey O’Connell 13 Arena Rod Bonsack

Jessica Mitchell 15 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Rebecca Blevins 15 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Males

Name Age Club Coach

Christian Halliley 15 All Saints Tom Stachewicz

Tommaso D’Orsogna 16 West Coast Mel Tantrum

WA State Flippers Squad Members

Females

Name Age Club Coach

Brooke Wilson 13 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Rhiannon Dielesen 14 Arena Rod Bonsack

Claudia Etherington 14 Fremantle Port Simon Redmond

Gianna Leone 14 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Kirstie Briggs 15 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Merindah Dingjan 16 Southside Penhros Wesley Nic Watkins

Blair Evans 16 City of Perth Matt Magee

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Males

Name Age Club Coach

Peter D’Agostino 13 Western Sprint Dion Mepham

Ross Briggs 13 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Nicholas Mayer 13 Applecross Kareena Preston

Cooper Rogers 13 City of Perth Matt Magee

Jake Smith-Wright 13 Albany Phil McKechnie

Harry Jovanovich 15 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Alex Taylor 15 Southside Penhros Wesley Alisha Gilbert

Kendall Ruthven 16 Central Aquatic Wayne De Lacy

Jeremy Stock 16 West Coast Mel Tantrum

Rising Stars Age Development Squad

Girls

Name Age Club Coach

Laura Halden 13 All Saints Tom Stachewicz

Brielle Jarrett 13 Fremantle Port Simon Redmond

Samantha Szokolai 14 Arena Rod Bonsack

Emily Balcombe 14 Southside Penhros Wesley Nic Watkins

Melissa Ray 14 Fremantle Port Simon Redmond

Sigrid Devries 14 Riverton Blue Marlins Peta Goodsell

Takara Rogers 15 City of Perth Matt Magee

Georgina Powers 15 UWA Uniswim Suzette Felton

Olivia Vorster 16 City of Perth Matt Magee

Kellie Rivers - Malet 17 West Coast Grant Stoelwinder

Boys

Name Age Club Coach

Alex Schubach 13 West Coast Chris Jongsma

Luke Pardini 13 Western Sprint Dion Mepham

Sean Press 13 UWA Uniswim Suzette Felton

Michael Palleros 14 City of Perth Matt Magee

Jakeb Norman 14 All Saints Tom Stachewicz

Miki Yagita 14 City of Perth Fiona Raven

Daniel Smith 14 Arena Rod Bonsack

Lyle Campbell 14 Fremantle Port Simon Redmond

Brian Tay 15 West Coast Mel Tantrum

William Grierson 15 UWA Uniswim Suzette Felton

Casey Grice 16 Kalgoorlie Marie Barnfield

Nathaneal Rueback 16 Rockingham Roger Bruce

Roury Zitman 16 Kalamunda Brett Tongue

Matthew Smith 18 City of Perth Matt Magee

Kris Taylor 18 Southside Penhros Wesley Nic Watkins

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Country Development Squad

Girls

Name Age Club Coach

Adele Schultz 12 Bunbury Nic Ciffolilli

Kiara Atkins 12 Albany Phil McKechnie

Richelle Beswick 12 Esperance Jo Scheer

Brooke Scarle 13 Mandurah Kerrie Williamson

Chelsea Sanders 13 Mandurah Gaynar Sanders

Brittany Penn 13 Kalgoorlie Marie Barnfield

Emma Hancox 13 Geraldton Konrad Seidl

Natasha Dines 13 Geraldton Konrad Seidl

Jemma Hawkins 13 Mandurah Kerrie Williamson

Belinda Spurr 14 Wagin Stuart Johannson

Alisha Clarke 14 Geraldton Konrad Seidl

Hayley Hogen - Esch 14 Mandurah Paul Birch

Morgan Eales 14 Mandurah Kerrie Williamson

Emily Collins 14 Geraldton Konrad Seidl

Amy Branson 15 Mandurah Paul Birch

Adele Clairs 16 Geraldton Konrad Seidl

Boys

Name Age Club Coach

Liam McKay 13 Kalgoorlie Marie Barnfield

Bundi Dingjan 14 Mandurah Paul Birch

Brian Long 15 Kalgoorlie Marie Barnfield

Joshua Ellett 15 Esperance Jo Scheer

Allan Dennis 15 Geraldton Konrad Seidl

Thomas Rodgers 15 GWD Michael Warnock

Sam Kempton 15 Mandurah Kerrie Williamson

Jack Castellarin 15 Broome Toni Smith

Reece Child 16 Albany Phil McKechnie

Mitchell Evans 16 Kambalda Vicki Downing

Tristan Richards 16 Mandurah Paul Birch

Levi North 17 Exmouth Kristy Stevens

Sara Levien Laura ReidDevelopment Officer Development Officer

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Events & Competitions Report2008 SunSmart Swimming WA State Championships

Healthway, through the Cancer Council of WA continued their support of the State Championships series in 2007/2008

promoting the SunSmart message.

The championship series incorporates the

SunSmart State Open Championships•

SunSmart State Age Championships•

SunSmart State Relay Championships•

2008 saw the new initiative to combine these events into a six day swimming festival.

The Country and Metropolitan Shields were decided from club points for swimmer placings gained over the championships with

Mandurah winning the Country Shield and West Coast the Metropolitan Shield.

Statistics:

Event: 2008 SunSmart Swimming WA State Championships

Venue: Challenge Stadium

Entry Numbers: Athletes - 541 Relay Entries - 230 Individual Entries - 2717

Our thanks go to Healthway for their long term support of swimming in Western Australia.

Hancock Family Medical Foundation State Short Course Championships

The Hancock Family Medical Foundation’s generous sponsorship of the State Short Course Championships continued into the

2007 / 2008 season. The partnership between Swimming WA and the Hancock Family Medical Foundation has been in place

since 1993 providing participation opportunities and elite pathways throughout the State.

Statistics:

Event: 2008 SunSmart Swimming WA State Championships



Event: 2007 Hancock Family Medical Foundation State Age SC Championships



Our thanks go to the Hancock Family Medical Foundation and Gina Rinehart for their long term support of swimming in Western

Australia.

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Swimming WA Country Championships

The 2008 Swimming WA Country Championships provide an opportunity for Country swimming clubs to test their skills against

one another.

Statistics:

Event: 2008 Swimming WA Country Championships


Entry Numbers: Athletes - 292 Individual Entries - 1572

Swimming WA Junior Championships

The 2008 Swimming WA Junior Championships is a new event on the Swimming WA Calendar this season and is WA’s highest

profile and pinnacle event for junior swimmers.

Statistics:

Event: 2008 SWA Junior Championships



Swimming WA Sprint Championships

The 2008 Swimming WA Sprint Championships provided swimmers with the opportunity to show their speed in the pool.This

event incorporated 50m events that were included as part of the 2008 SunSmart WA Swimming Championships.

Statistics:

Event: 2008 SWA Sprint Championships


Entry Numbers: Athletes: 736 Individual Entries: 2745

The Water Corporation Open Water Swimming Series

The 2007/08 Water Corporation Open Water Swim Series was hugely successful with the series expanding through increased

promotion, partner support and competitor numbers.

2007/2008 Series Information:

Water Corporation OWS Series 1

24 November 2007 @ Sorrento Beach (2.5km, 5km, 10km)

Water Corporation OWS Swim Series 2

2 December 2007 @ Leighton Beach (1.25km, 2.5km, 5km)


6 January 2008 @ City Beach (1.25km, 2.5km, 5km)


26 January 2008 @ Scarborough Beach (5km)*

27 January 2008 @ Scarborough Beach (10km)*

*Includes Swimming WA State Championships and Swimming Australia Grand Prix Series- 10km includes Rottnest Channel Swim “Rotto Rehearsal”

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Statistics:

Event Venue Entry Numbers

Water Corporation OWS #1 Sorrento Beach Athletes: 237

Water Corporation OWS #2 Leighton Beach Athletes: 204

Water Corporation OWS #3 City Beach Athletes: 236

Water Corporation OWS #4 Scarborough Beach Athletes: 283

Total: 960 athletes

Our thanks go to The Water Corporation for their support of swimming in Western Australia.

2008 Indian Ocean All-Star Challenge

After a successful seven year run as the Aussie Vs Asia All-Star Challenge the event was renamed in 2008 as the Indian Ocean

All-Star Challenge with the event open to all countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Seven years on, with an expanded

competitor base and with a new name, Swimming WA looks set to continue to grow this event into a major highlight of the WA

sporting Calendar.

The Indian Ocean All-Star Challenge is an inclusive program encouraging participation and opportunity for the emerging level of

talented swimmers in Western Australia and is an international event which adds profile to the sport in WA.

The event draws international athletes, coaches and supporters to Western Australia to use local facilities and share skills.

This event is designed to be both a high quality international event and a development opportunity for the next crop of elite

swimmers. The event provides a high standard of competition to WA swimmers without the need to travel.

The Indian Ocean All-Star Challenge held by Swimming WA on the 22-23 of March 2008, saw close to 400 competitors

compete for country pride and credibility throughout the two day Easter meet.

Although no African competitors took the opportunity to attend in 2008- interest for the event is growing and 2009 looks set to

be bigger and better.

Not to disappoint the meet saw a fantastic display of team spirit, friendly inter-country rivalry and camaraderie. The Aussie

Team was sensational reclaiming the title they lost in 2007 with a 1000 point victory over the Asian contingent.

Sponsored by the Department of Sport and Recreation- the event came alive at Challenge Stadium. With the vibrant Aussie

and Asian team colours, the March past was a highlight with the athletes taking great pride in marching for their country.

Statistics:

Event: 2008 Indian Ocean All Star Challenge


Entry Numbers: Athletes - 373 Clubs - 51 Relay Entries - 194 Individual Entries: 2178

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2007 WA Swimmer of the Year AwardsWA Swimmer of the Year Eamon Sullivan

Swimmers Swimmer of the Year Eamon Sullivan

OWS Swimmer of the Year Travis Nederpelt

Age Swimmer of the Year Garth Kates

Junior Swimmer of the Year Jemma Saxton

SWD Swimmer of the Year Katrina Porter

President’s Award – Swimmer Alexa de Klerk

President’s Award – Non Swimmer Tony Ball

WA Coach of the Year Grant Stoelwinder

Technical Official of the Year Ian Arblaster

Volunteer of the Year Kaye Bolger

Metropolitan Shield West Coast

Country Shield Mandurah

A Division Premiership West Coast

B Division Premiership Kalamunda

C Division Premiership Riverton Blue Marlins

D Division Premiership Breakers

Swimming WA TrophiesSir Frank Beaurepaire Trophy Eamon Sullivan

Old Court Cup Gianna Leone

Life Members Trophy Adam Lucas

Nedlands Golf Club Cup Ina Marleen Holm

Jack Howson Trophy Alex Taylor

Ray Hammond Trophy Sally Foster

Hicks Ive Trophy Eamon Sullivan

Frank Osman Memorial Shield Lennard Bremer

Bob Bestman (BEM) Trophy Lennard Bremer

Hancock FMF Perpetual Trophy Eamon Sullivan

Max Gerber Multi-Disability Championships Award Katrina Porter

Swimming WA /ASCTA WA Development Coach Award Nick Watkins

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Teams & SquadsAustralian Teams 2007/2008 Season

2007 Japan International Swim Meet Squad

Travis Nederpelt

Eamon Sullivan

2007 Mare Nostrum Team

Lara Carroll

Sally Foster

Jennifer Reilly

Eamon Sullivan

2007 USA West Coast Team

Garth Kates

Eamon Sullivan

2007 World Championships Team

Sally Foster

Jennifer Reilly

Adam Lucas

Travis Nederpelt

Jim Piper

Eamon Sullivan

2007 Junior Pan Pacs Team

Bobby Jovanovich

Garth Kates

Australian Squads 2007/2008 Season

Australian Institute of Sport

Sally Foster

Merindah Dingjan

Gold Dolphins Squad

Sally Foster

Adam Lucas

Travis Nederpelt

Jim Piper

Jennifer Reilly

Eamon Sullivan

Jeremy Tidy

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Silver Dolphins Squad

Lara Carroll

Katrina Porter

Garth Kates

Jeremy McClure

Bronze Dolphins Squad

Bobby Jovanovich

Western Australian Institute of Sport 2007/2008 Season

Elite Squad

Eamon Sullivan, Jennifer Reilly, Travis Nederpelt, Adam Lucas, Jim Piper, Lara Carroll, Garth Kates, Bobby Jovanovich, Michael

Jackson, Corey McIntosh, Rebecca Blevins, Merindah Dingjan, Craig Tucker, Melissa Benson, Steve Neuwert, Amy Lucas,

Jeremy McClure, Katrina Porter, Jeremy Tidy.

Development Squad

Rhiannon Dielesen, Christian Halliley, Gianna Leone, Layton Shannos, Tommaso D’Orsogna, Blair Evans, Kacey O’Connell,

Kym Jefferies, Jessica Mitchell, Adrian Davini, David Cox, Jarrad Lawford, Rhys Mainstone

National Swimming Competitions

2007 Telstra Australia Short Course Championships – Melbourne

Rebecca Blevins, Kirstie Briggs, Jessica Brown, Lara Carroll, Liam Chittleborough, Adrian Davini, Sigrid de Vries, Caris

Dempster, Rhiannon Dielesen, Caitlin Ellingson, Laura Ellwood, Alex Etherington, Claudia Etherington, Blair Evans, Jason

Evans, Sally Foster, Sofie Frichot, Casey Grice, Christian Halliley, Michael Jackson, Kymberly Jefferies, Bobby Jovanovich,

Harry Jovanovich, Matthew Lenton, Gianna Leone, Adam Lucas, Amy Lucas, Jeremy McClure, Chezz Mentesana, David Miller,

Jessica Mitchell, Travis Nederpelt, Steve Neuwert, Jackson Norton, Kacey O’Connell, Jim Piper, Katrina Porter, Melissa Ray,

Jennifer Reilly, Takara Rogers, Madeline Scott, Stacey Scott, Layton Shannos, Michael Shaw, Scott Sladden, Matthew Smith,

Jan Solciansky, Jeremy Stock, Chris Sucipto, Samantha Szokolai, Alex Taylor, Kris Taylor, Jeremy Tidy, Craig Tucker, Kim Valas,

Olivia Vorster, Natalie Woolfitt

2008 Telstra Australian LC Swimming Championships - Sydney

Paul Bailey, Melissa Benson, Lara Carroll, Reece Child, Jade Collier, Nicolas Cuthbert, Adrian Davini, Rhiannon Dielesen,

Tommaso D’Orsogna, Laura Ellwood, Alex Etherington, Claudia Etherington, Blair Evans, Jason Evans, Sofie Frichot, Heidi Gan,

Casey Grice, Emma Hancox, Ina Marleen Holm, Michael Jackson, Brielle Jarrett, Bobby Jovanovich, Garth Kates, Simon Le

Couilliard, Leonard Lim, Gianna Leone, Adam Lucas, Amy Lucas, Morgan Maciupa, Jeremy McClure, Chezz Mentesana, Jessie

Mitchell, Steve Neuwert, Nicole Patterson, Jim Piper, Katrina Porter, Melissa Ray, Jennifer Reilly, Kellie Rivers-Malet, Madeleine

Scott, Michael Shaw, Scott Sladden, Mathew Smith, Jeremy Stock, Eamon Sullivan, Kristopher Taylor, Jeremy Tidy, Craig

Tucker, Olivia Vorster, Joseph Welstead, Natalie Woodfitt

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2008 Australian Open Water Championships

Melissa Benson, David Cox, Nicolas Cuthbert, Jarrad Lawford, James Macfarlan, Rhys Mainstone, Rebecca Mancini, Travis

Nederpelt, Takara Rogers, Jenna Ward, Gene Williams.

2008 Australian Age Championships – Brisbane

Toby Ansell, Emily Balcombe, Hannah Barnett, Luke Benoit-Spargo, Rebecca Blevins, Sandon Block, Dylan Bodey, Liam

Bodey, Luke Bowling, Lennard Bremer, Kirstie Briggs, Ross Briggs, Pablo Caceres, Lyle Campbell, Scott Carpenter, Harry

Child, Liam Chittleborough, Kieran Clancy-Lowe, Taylor Colton, Michael D’Agostino, Peter D’Agostino, Courtney Davies,

Mitchell Day, Sigrid de Vries, Rhiannon Dielesen, Merindah Dingjan, Christopher Dombrowsky, Tommaso D’Orsogna, Caitlin

Ellingson, Laura Ellwood, Alix Etherington, Claudia Etherington, Blair Evans, Jason Evans, Ryan Evernden, Sofie Frichot,

Harrison Garland, Casey Grice, Imogen Grice, William Grierson, Laura Halden, Alicia Hallett, Christian Halliley, Ethan Hamilton,

Emma Hancox, Adelaide Hart, Stephanie Hemsworth, Jacob Henderson, Konrad Herewini, Patrick Hoey, Ina Marleen Holm,

Nicholas Hutt, Brielle Jarrett, Kymberly Jeffferies, Bobby Jovanovich, Harry Jovanovich, Garth Kates, Ryan Kayser, Gianna

Leone, Ben Lindsay, Katherine Loughnan, Amy Lucas, Morgan Maciupa, Rhys Mainstone, Jayden Marciano, Sophie Markham,

Nicholas Mayer, Alex Mitchell, Jessica Mitchell, MacKenzie Morgan, Lucy Morrison, Jakeb Norman, Kacey O’Connell, Richard

O’Hallaran, Luke Pardini, Charmaine Parker, Georgina Powers, Sean Press, Melissa Ray, Cooper Rogers, Takara Rogers,

Kendall Ruthven, Chelsea Sanders, Alex Schubach, Adele Schultz, Max Slender, Daniel Smith, William Smith, Jake Smith-

Wright, Jan Solciansky, Jessica Spittal, Ryan Steenkamp, Jeremy Stock, Tommy Sucipto, Samantha Szokolai, Alex Taylor,

Briannna Throssell, Rebecca Turnell, Olivia Vorster, Jenna Ward, Siobhan Wilkins, Brooke Wilson, Heather Woodward.

2008 Australian Age Open Water – Brisbane

Thomas Atanasovski, Thomas Atkin, Danica Bates, Luke Benoit-Spargo, Nicholas Bevan, Derek Broz, Marieke Bruins, Harry

Child, Holly Child, Jade Collier, Alana Cooper, Maddison Deakin, Tayla Deakin, Caris Dempster, Bundi Dingjan, Jake Donovan,

Marie Duguid, Morgan Eales, Jason Evans, Taryn Frencl, Sofie Frichot, Jasmyne Cannaway, Jessica Greenhalgh, Elliott

Grierson, William Grierson, Jemma Hawkins, Trent Jones, Bethan Kendall, Marc Kendall, Jessica Lant, Jarrad Lawford, James

Macfarlan, Rhys Mainstone, Rebecca Mancini, Jessica Murray, Amy-Lee O’Connor, Takara Rogers, Brittany Russell, Nicole

Sainsbury, Jamie Sturgeon, Jenna Ward, Michelle Ward, Joseph Welstead, Brooke Wilson.

2008 Grand Prix 1 – Canberra

Merindah Dingjan, Sally Foster, Jeremy McClure, Katrina Porter, Jeremy Tidy.

2008 Grand Prix 2 – Sydney

Garth Kates, Jeremy McClure, Katrina Porter, Eamon Sullivan, Jeremy Tidy

Andrew Ridley Meg JovanovichEvents, Sponsorship & Marketing Membership Services

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Media Report

Media Coverage

The media coverage for the 2007/2008 season increased from the 2006/2007 period.

2006/2007 2007/2008

Total by Year 278 550

West by Year 23 108

TV by Year 26 29

Media coverage total by year almost doubled from the 2006/07 season, with local media coverage in the West Australian

quadrupling in the 2007/2008 season. Television media remained at a similar coverage level to that of the 2006/07 season.

Television Commercial

May 2008 saw the auditioning of Swimming WA members to be filmed in an advertisement to promote the organisation.

20 members of SWA were selected to participate in the commercial from the 50 who auditioned. The commercial was

successfully filmed on June 21st 2008.

Members in the advertisement included:

Shania Eliassen Christopher Romano Dylan Botica Lili Hanna

Peter D’Agostino Blair Evans Teneale Colreavy Ebonee Hanna

Llio Vernon Bobby Jovanovich Montana Colreavy Nikita Mawhirt

Paige Stepanoski Mitchell Hoare James Hoey Rosie Pratarelli

Dino Kapac Renata Kapac David Hoey Eamon Sullivan

The advertisement is to be shown over the period from July to September 2008, including throughout the Olympic Games

period; with the aim to increase membership numbers.

Swimmer of the Year Awards

The annual Vorgee WA Swimmer of the Year Awards was held at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday June 21st 2008. Numbers

from last year’s event increased exponentially, with over 350 Swimming WA members, family and friends in attendance. This

year’s awards saw not only the Swimmer of the Year Awards presented, but also the induction of an inaugural Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame

2008 saw the induction of 36 of Swimming WA’s past and present elite athletes and coaches into the inaugural Swimming

WA Hall of Fame. These individuals all excelled as either Olympic or Commonwealth Games medalists; or as Australian Team

Coaches for the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan Pacific Championships or World Championships.

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All were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2008 Swimmer of the Year Awards. The following were recipients of this honour:

Percy Oliver John Kulasalu Rachel Harris

Ernest Hobbs Peter Evans Julia Greville

Dorothy Green Neil Brooks William Kirby

Evelyn de Lacy Barry Armstrong Todd Pearson

Sir Garrick Agnew Sarah Thorpe Antony Matkovich

Kevin O’Halloran Tom Stachewicz Kevin Duff

David Dickson Kingsley Bugarin Lester Watkins

Elizabeth Edmondson Nicole Redford Gerry Stachewicz

John Ryan Ian Brown Bernie Mulroy

Lynne Watson Shelley Taylor-Smith Roger Bruce

Lyn McClements Priya Cooper Simon Redmond

Ross Patterson Helen Denman Grant Stoelwinder

All recipients were presented with a Hall of Fame medallion keepsake upon their induction.

National Olympic Day

National Olympic Day saw two Swimming WA Olympians visit metropolitan primary schools as a part of a Swimming WA

school promotion that was organized with permission from the Western Australian Olympic Council.

Jim Piper visited Beaumaris Primary School (Ocean Reef) where he talked to approximately 200 year 4 and 5 students.

Lara Carroll visited Samson Primary School (Samson) where she spoke to approximately 100 year 6 students.

Holly MacNeilMedia and Public Relations

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Records Report

During the past season a total of 499 records were broken during the 2007 / 2008 season compared to the 821 (remember

327 were set during the Australian Age held in Perth last year) for the 2006 / 2007 season.

The top 5 record breaking clubs were West Coast (121), Arena (37), Aqua Attack (26), Aquajets (25) then Southside Penhros

Wesley with (19). There were a total of 11 clubs whose members broke records.

The top 5 female record breakers were Hazel Son AQJ and Kacey O’Connell ARE with (19) each, Sally Foster CAQ and

Rhiannon Dielesen ARE with (18) each, followed by Merindah Dingjan SSW (16). There were a total of 7 local female record

breakers.

The top 5 male record breakers were Eamon Sullivan WES (31), Lennard Bremer AAA (16), Tommaso D’Orsogna WES (10),

Garth Kates WES and Christian Halliley AST both with (9) each. There were a total of 16 local male record breakers.

Congratulations go to the following swimmers for breaking various World, Commonwealth and Australian Records during the

past season.

Short Course

Australian Open Record

Eamon Sullivan Mens Open 50m Freestyle 0:21.62 21-Jul-2007


Eamon Sullivan Mens Open 50m Freestyle 0:21.31 10-Nov-2007

Eamon Sullivan Mens Open 100m Freestyle 0:46.82 13-Nov-2007

Australian All Comers Record


Long Course

World Record

Eamon Sullivan Mens Open 50m Freestyle 0:21.56 17-Feb-2008

Eamon Sullivan Mens Open 50m Freestyle 0:21.41 27-Mar-2008


Commonwealth Record







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Australian Open Record







Australian All Comers Record






Australian Age Record

Garth Kates Boys 18yrs 100m Butterfly 0:52.47 28-Mar-2008

Australian Open Club Relay

West Coast Mens Open 4x100m Medley Relay 3:38.60 29-Mar-2008

Bobby Jovanovich, Jim Piper, Garth Kates, Eamon Sullivan

State Statistics

The Oldest Male Long Course record broken was Eamon Sullivan of West Coast Open 100m Freestyle on 9th March 2008

which broke the record previously held by Alexander Popov of Russia set on 15th January 1998, a record that stood for 10yrs

and 65 days.

The most improved Male Long Course record broken was the WA All Time and Residential 10yrs 200m Medley Relay which

was reduced from Aussie All Stars time of 2:36.07 to this years Aussie All Stars relay team of 2:26.45 a 6.16% improvement.

The Oldest Male Short Course record broken was Tommaso D’Orsogna of West Coast in the 16yrs 100m Individual Medley

on 12th October 2007 which broke the record previously held by Adam Lucas of West Coast set on 2nd September 2000, a

record that had stood for 7yrs and 39 days old.

The most improved Male Short Course record broken was the WA All Comers, All Time & Residential 8yrs 100m Breaststroke

which was reduced from Adam Tucker’s time of 1:45.36 to Isaac Kelsall’s time of 1:40.02 a 5.07% improvement.

The Oldest Female Long Course record broken was Hazel Son of Aquajets 9yrs 50m Freestyle on 25th November 2007 which

broke the record previously held by Tamara Bruce of Victoria Park set on 4th January December 1987, a record which had

stood for 20yrs and 325 days old.

The most improved Female Long Course record broken was the WA All Comers & Residential 9yrs 50m Freestyle which was

reduced from Tamara Bruce’s time of 0:33.05 to Hazel Son’s of 0:31.74 a 3.96% improvement.

The Oldest Female Short Course record broken was Kacey O’Connell of Arena 13yrs 100m Butterfly on 7th July 2007 which

broke the record previously held by Melinda Hill of Maida Vale on 30th August 1992, a record which had stood for 14yrs and

311 days old.

The most improved Female Short Course record broken was the WA All Time Open 200m Breaststroke which was reduced

from Sally Foster’s time of 2:21.95 to her new time of 2:20.11 a 1.30% improvement.

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Country Statistics

The top 5 record breaking clubs were Geraldton (59), Mandurah (56), Albany (49), Bunbury (35) followed by Kalgoorlie (5).

There was only 6 clubs whose members broke records.

The top 5 female record breakers were Emma Hancox GER (59), Adele Schultz BUN (24), Shania Eliassen MDR (12), Chelsea

Sanders MDR (8) and Katelyn Crock MDR (6). There were a total of 7 country members that broke country records.

The top 5 male record breakers were Reece Child ALB (40), Jake Smith-Wright ALB (9), Donovan Castelyn BUN (4), Bundilla

Dingjan MDR (2) and Zac Incerti BRM (2). There were a total of 7 country members that broke records.

The Oldest Male Long Course record broken was Bundilla Dingjan of Mandurah 15yrs 1500m Freestyle on 12th January 2008

which broke the record previously held by Jacob Church of Peel Aquatic set on 14th January 1999, a record that stood for 8yrs

and 363 days.

The most improved Male Long Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 15yrs 1500m Freestyle which

was reduced from Jacob Church’s time of 17:44.10 to Bundilla Dingjan’s time of 17:14.88 an 2.75% improvement.

The Oldest Male Short Course record broken was Bundilla Dingjan of Mandurah in the 15yrs 800m & 1500m Freestyle set on

11th October 2007 which broke the record previously held by Adam Cowie of Harvey on 9th September 2001, a record that

had stood for 6yrs and 32 days old.

The most improved Male Short Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 15yrs 1500m Freestyle which

was reduced from Adam Cowie’s time of 17:25.90 to Bundilla Dingjan’s time of 16:55.40 an 2.92% improvement.

The Oldest Female Long Course record broken was Chelsea Sanders of Mandurah 12yrs 200m Breaststroke on 21st October

2007 which broke the record previously held by Toni Ciffolilli of Bunbury set on 14th January 1993, a record which had stood for

14yrs and 280 days old.

The most improved Female Long Course record broken was the Country All Time Club and Residential Club 10yrs 200m

Freestyle Relay was reduced from Kalgoorlie’s time of 2:24.61 to Mandurah’s time of 2:17.61 an 4.84% improvement.

The Oldest Female Short Course record broken was Chelsea Sanders of Mandurah 12yrs 100m Breaststroke on 11th October

2007 which broke the record previously held by Toni Ciffolilli of Bunbury on 10th July 1993, a record which had stood for 14yrs

and 93 days old.

The most improved Female Short Course record broken was the Country All Time and Residential 12yrs 200m Butterfly which

was reduced from Alisha Clarke’s time of 2:55.99 to Adele Schultz’s time of 2:35.89 an 11.42% improvement.

Tony BallSwimming WA Records OfficerSwimming WA Country Records Officer

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Technical, Education and Officials Committee ReportThe 2007/08 year has seen some changes within technical areas as we have moved to the National Accreditation system. While

there were initially some problems with recognition of everyone’s current credentials, it is a system that will move towards uniformity

between the States and will ultimately benefit all.

The highlight for our technical year was the selection of one of our longstanding officials and member of the Technical Committee,

Alf Matthews for the Beijing Olympics – a well deserved appointment.

Ian Arblaster, Dot Harris and Ryan Arblaster were all appointed to FINA positions commencing in 2009. Ryan officiated at the

FINA World Junior Championships in Monterrey, Mexico; and Ian and Robyn Arblaster along with Kaye Bolger and Dot Harris all

travelled to New Zealand for the Oceania Championships.

10 WA Officials have also been selected for appointment at National meets this year. In all I believe this confirms the high standard

of Officials working in WA.

Stella Carrara, Jenny Sebbens, Paulene Duguid and Tom Collins have all been awarded their Referee status – Congratulations to

all. We have also seen a number of officials achieve District Referee statuses, who are now working towards their Referee status.

With changes to some Swimming WA policies, the necessity for clubs to have accredited officials has been highlighted – leading to

a higher number of courses being run than usual. Many thanks to the presenters of these courses for their time and the sharing of

their knowledge with others.

Many Technical Officials travel widely throughout Regional WA and within the metropolitan area to offer their time and expertise at

swim meets. This is greatly appreciated as we all work towards enabling our swimmers to realize their goals.

I thank all Technical Officials throughout WA for their time and assistance to ensure the smooth running and high standards of

swim meets we experience. Thanks also to the Technical Committee for their ongoing commitment to the education and training

of our officials.

Kaye BolgerSwimming WA Technical Coordinator

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Country Coordinators Report

One of the main achievements for the 2007/08 season was the appointment of coordinators for each country region. These

coordinators have two meetings per year and regularly communicate on issues affecting country swimming. Thank you to all of

those who have taken up the challenge of these new positions.

Development

With the assistance of the Swimming WA Development Officers each of the regions have access to funding through the

Department of Sport and Recreation Development Plans.

Several cluster / development clinics ran across the season giving swimmers access to coaching and skill development.

Competition

Region run competitions were held throughout the season as both open and closed meets. Closed meets being purely for club

swimmers within the region, while open were available to other swimmers.

The open meets attracted swimmers from both country and metropolitan regions across the state. It was pleasing to see that

numbers to these meets did not decline despite the increasing cost of fuel.

The Country Pennants are the highlight of the season for many country swimmers. This year the Great Southern (Region 2)

hosted a very successful event at Wagin Pool.

High numbers of swimmers from the regions attended both the Swimming WA State Championships and the Swimming WA

Country Championships which were held in Perth in January.

A team from the Kimberley Region competed in the Arafura Games in Darwin.

Jake Smith-Wright and Reece Child from the Great Southern Region attended the National Age Championships and the Telstra

Australian Swimming Championships respectively.

A combined region team placed third in the C Division Club Premierships held in Perth.

Technical

A focus over the last few years has been to increase the technical expertise within all regions. The technical committee have

continued to run courses in conjunction with swim meets in all regions this season; however it has been difficult for all to attend

these limiting their exposure to the possibility of developing their skills.

I look forward to continuing to work closely with region coordinators and Swimming WA in the upcoming 2008/09 season.

Jan SmithCountry Coordinator

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Registrations

Western Australian Swimming Association

2007/2008

Membership Comparisons as at 30-Jun-08

2007/2008 Season

Total Total Total Total Total Total Total

2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Comp Non-Comp Rec 2007/08

Total Metropolitan 3125 3237 3073 2412 446 481 3339

Total Country 3540 3123 3325 1634 949 592 3175

Total WA Memberships 6665 6360 6398 4046 1395 1073 6514

Metro Registrations

2007/2008 Season

Club 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 Comp Rec Non-Comp Total 2007/08

All Saints 96 194 80 59 21 80

Applecross 71 83 82 95 16 10 121

Aqua Attack 93 78 72 26 1 9 36

Aquajets 21 16 33 23 4 5 32

Arena 378 338 241 171 35 15 221

Armadale Kelmscott 87 88 73 31 5 9 45

Barracudas 37 25 18 20 3 23

Belmont Bluefins 41 19

Breakers 21 20 88 126 3 8 137

Central Aquatic 64 67 97 65 17 12 94

City of Perth 153 143 125 99 15 114

Fremantle Port 90 105 103 97 12 109

Guildford Blues 22 40 107 62 10 72

Kalamunda 141 114 117 83 29 12 124

Kwinana 118 66 57 33 2 28 63

Lawley Aquatic 73 79 77 33 2 19 54

Lesmurdie Legends 70 15 5 90

Maida Vale 51 52 31 17 28 6 51

Melville 159 127 103 93 15 8 116

Mirrabooka 34 38 37 22 7 8 37

Mt Helena 16 19 6 41

Newman Churchlands 80 62 101 108 11 9 128

Northside Seals 39 21

Open Water 13 11

Riverside 66 97 98 107 10 117

Riverton Blue Marlin 94 82 72 74 8 82

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Rockingham 192 252 205 89 88 26 203

Rossmoyne 68 64 63 24 51 1 76

Southlake Dolphins 109 127 129 95 1 15 111

Southside Penrhos 122 117 124 101 4 12 117

Superfins WA 60 59 73 39 8 20 67

Swan Hills 107 121 116 106 68 174

Thornlie 54 66 59 61 17 78

Tuart Hill 63 74 77 37 44 10 91

Unattached - Affiliated 8 5 4 2 2

UWA Uniswim 105 97 78 87 3 90

Victoria Park 24 9 60 42 1 17 60

West Coast 166 202 197 158 20 26 204

Western Sprint 59 55 45 37 10 47

Wooroloo 6 20 6 32

Metro Totals 3125 3237 3072 2412 446 481 3339

2007/2008 Season

Country Registrations Total Total Total Total Total Total Total

04/2005 05/2006 06/2007 Comp Non-Comp Rec Total

Albany 115 101 109 48 29 15 92

Beverley 66 49 36 3 9 12

Boyup Brook 35 40 38 13 28 9 50

Bridgetown 28 33 29 39 3 17 59

Broome 96 86 109 54 53 10 117

Bunbury 64 85 93 102 10 64 176

Busselton 118 90 88 79 8 87

Carnarvon 98 114 104 31 66 16 113

Collie 57 64 63 26 28 2 56

Corrigin 67 70 63 23 36 7 66

Derby 23 57 70 25 44 10 79

Dumbleyung 20 12 8 4 24

Esperance 76 102 117 25 18 32 75

Exmouth 74 67 79 47 7 21 75

Geraldton 112 117 99 86 29 23 138

Gingin 20 28 15 8 23

Golden West Dolphins 150 115 100 38 33 71

Goomalling 24 26 35

Harvey 37 31 30 18 7 25

Hedland 115 108 90 36 28 5 69

Kalgoorlie 128 99 83 75 9 84

Kambalda 60 50 69 38 19 14 71

Karratha 101 107 130 114 28 142

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Katanning 29 39 36 17 6 23

Kellerberrin 86 46 55 13 33 4 50

Kojonup 45 36 38 7 24 6 37

Kununurra 76 83 47 1 27 9 37

Lake Grace 43 37 32 20 23 3 46

Mandurah 175 168 174 110 20 41 171

Manjimup Marlins 52 27 52 18 31 4 53

Margaret River 30 2

Merredin 57 37 39 16 16 1 33

Moora 103 81 93 45 15 20 80

Morawa 25 23 17

Mt Barker 36 37 47 37 20 4 61

Mt Helena 73 62 64

Mullewa 22

Narembeen 24 24 22 21 5 26

Narrogin 93 78 96 53 1 39 93

Newman 79 50 54 7 37 3 47

Northam 61 43 38 37 1 8 46

Pannawonica 46 30 100 16 57 1 74

Paraburdoo 103 40 14 14 50 6 70

Peel Aquatic 93 77 73 51 8 9 68

Quairading 62 74 79 12 31 21 64

Tom Price 50 34 71 28 43 3 74

Unattached (Dampier) 2

Wagin 54 47 39 26 16 42

Waroona 46 61 64 28 10 15 53

Wickham 86 62 71 27 51 3 81

Wongan Hills 74 71 73 26 8 10 44

Wooroloo 68 32 32

Wundowie 28 25 22 7 1 1 9

Yilgarn 30 22 28 19 1 4 24

York 67 46 51 31 26 8 65

Country Totals 3540 3125 3325 1634 949 592 3175

Grand Total 6795 6362 6397 4046 1395 1073 6514

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Board Report

Your board members submit the financial report of the Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc.) for the financial year

ended 30th June 2008.

Board Members

The names of committee members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:

J Bailey

J Williams

D Harris

C.Prunster

L.Kapor

W De Lacey

M Green

D Toll (Executive Director)

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the Association during the financial year were to provide, manage and promote swimming in WA

and to manage and promote competitive opportunities to members of the association.

Significant Changes

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

Operating Result

The surplus/(Deficit) for the year was $94499, (2007, $165,756, fourteen months).

Jeanette BaileyPresident

David TollExecutive Director

Dated this 15th day of September 2008

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Statement by member of the board

The board has determined that the Association is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose financial report should

be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.

In the opinion of the board the financial report

Presents fairly the financial position of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc) as at 30th June 2008 and its 1.

performance for the year on that date.

At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Western Australian Swimming Association 2.

(Inc.) will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

David TollExecutive Director

Dated this 16th day of September 2008

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Independent audit report to themembers of Western AustralianSwimming Association (Inc)

ScopeWe have audited the financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Western Australian Swimming Association

(Inc.) for the year ended 30th June 2008. The board is responsible for the financial report and has determined that the ac-

counting policies used and described in Note 1 to the financial statements which form part of the financial report are appro-

priate to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (Western Australia) and are appropriate to meet needs

of the members. We have conducted an independent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the

members of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc.). No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies

used are appropriate to the needs of the members.

The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act

(Western Australia). We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to

which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.

Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our procedures included examination, on

a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report and the evaluation of signifi-

cant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether in all material respects,

the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 so as to present a view

which is consistent with our understanding of the Association’s financial position, and performance as represented by the

results of its operations. These policies do not require application of all Accounting Standards and other mandatory profes-

sional reporting requirements in Australia.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit OpinionIn our opinion, the financial report presents fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the finan-

cial statements, the financial position of Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc) as at 30 June 2008 and the results of

its operations for the year then ended.

Anderson Munro & WyllieChartered Accountants

Billy-Joe ThomasDirector

Dated this 16th day of September 2008.

Osborne Park, WA

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Financial Report

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SWIMMING ASSOCIATION (INC)

FINANCE REPORT

FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE 2008

The financial operations of the Association for the 2007/2008 year resulted in a net cash surplus of $ 103,166. After

allowing for provision for depreciation on plant and equipment and the movements in accrued expenditure the Association

had a net surplus of $ 94,499.

The budget for the year was for a surplus of $73,655. The major variances to budget were as follows:

Decreased Sponsorship revenue ($16,889)

Reduced Wages $17,600

Other operational savings $ 5,900

Increased net income from swim meets $47,000

Increased Interest income $16,200

Underspending on High Performance $11,000

Reduced membership ($39,000)

The Association’s staff should be commended for their work in achieving these increases in incomes and reductions in

expenditures.

As per last year, the accounts for the Association have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis for this financial

year. Accounts prior to 2006 were prepared on an income and expenditure basis. The change in reporting mainly affects

the reporting of grant monies received during the year. In previous years only the amount of grant monies that had been

expended during the year were shown as income, with unaquitted grants shown as a liability in the Association’s balance

sheet. Under the new reporting system, the total value of cash grants received each year is recorded as a receipt and any

movement in unaquitted grants is recorded separately in the receipts and payments statement as accrued income/expense.

The Association had total receipts of $1,056,520 and total operating payments of $953,354. At 30th June 2008 there

remained $105,599 in unaquitted grants. The Association is committed to expenditure in relation to these grant monies

received which remained unspent at 30th June 2008. The amount of grant money unacquitted at 30th June this year is

$3,932 higher than at the same period last year. This is due mainly to the additional two months covered by this years

reports which has resulted in more of the Grant money (which is usually paid on a calendar year basis) being spent prior to

the end of the year.

The Association received the following Government Grants during the year

Healthways $ 95,000

Department of Sport & Recreation $130,000

Academy of Sport $ 45,000

The Association thanks these Departments for their continued support

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In addition the Association received sponsorship income totalling $66952 from the following sponsors

Hancock Medical Foundation

Flippers

Telstra

Shell Australia

Water Corporation

The Association also thanks these sponsors for their continued support and welcomes our new sponsors for this year..

Membership income for the year was $321,967 (up $37,114 on last year). Swim meet entries for the year were $259,273 (up

$25,077 on last year).

The Association continues to be in a sound financial position. As at 30th June the Association had net assets of $618,143.

Garry WilliamsFinance Co-ordinator

PERTH, WA

Dated: 16 September 2008.

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Financial Report

INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT Notes 2007-2008 2006-2007

(14 months)

Membership 4 321,967 284,853

Marketing 5 184,611 213,062

D S R 6 190,500 261,984

Technical Officials 8,591 7,441

Operations 7 38,347 38,827

Meetings/Functions/Board 9,086 6,377

Development 15,477 62,226

Coaching Programs 28,668 36,739

Swim Meets 259,273 23,4196

1,056,520 1,145,705

Expenditure

Membership 29,566 28,045

Marketing 8 31,486 2,187

Country Swimming 9 1,150 6,051

Technical Officials 18,277 13,379

Operations 10 485,990 522,571

Publications 11 12,666 9,239

Internet 7,049 10,220

Meetings/Functions/Board 26,317 20,794

Development 12 115,336 161,115

Coaching Programs 17,277 29,861

High Performance Area 57,966 27,999

Swim Meets 150,274 153,757

953,354 985,218

Net Ordinary Income 103,166 160,487

Other Income/Expense

Movement in Unaquitted Grants (3,932) 13,057

Movement in Prov. Depreciation - (21,954)

Movement in Prov. Holiday Pay (4,735) 12,830

Adjustment to prior years - 1,336

Total Other Income (8,667) 5,269

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 94,499 165,756

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BALANCE SHEET Notes 2007-2008 2006-2007

(14 months)

ACCUMULATED FUNDS

General Funds - opening balance 378,940 213,184

Adjustment to prior year 14,364 -

Excess of operating income over expenditure 94,499 165,756

BALANCE 487,803 378,940

Special reserves opening balance 130,340 130,340

Special reserves closing balance 2 130,340 130,340

CLOSING BALANCE 618,143 509,280

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at bank and on deposit 664,481 669,524

Other 800 800

Receivables 28,241 17,068

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 693,522 687,392

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Investments 1,980 1,980

Plant & Equipment (at cost) 92,756 67,591

Less Accumulated Depreciation 61,561 53,173

31,195 14,418

Motor Vehicle (at cost) 51,577 66,935

Less Accumulated Depreciation 28,276 29,870

23,301 37,065

Leasehold Improvements (at cost) 118,293 118,293

Less accumulated amortisation 112,968 111,770

5,325 6,523

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 61,801 59,986

TOTAL ASSETS 755,323 747,378

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Creditors and accruals 2,625 13,503

Prepaid Income 10,900 109,847

Unaquitted grants 3 105,599 101,667

Clubs in recess - Trust Account 3,592 3,351

Provision for holiday pay 14,464 9,730

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 137,180 238,098

TOTAL LIABILITIES 137,180 238,098

NET ASSETS 618,143 509,280

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Western Australian Swimming Association (Inc) - Notes to andforming part of the accounts

YEAR ENDED 30 June 2008

Statement of Significant Accounting Policies1.

This report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements if the

Associations Incorporation Act (Western Australia). The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (Western

Australia) and the following Australian Accounting Standards:

AAS 5 Materiality

AAS 8 Events Occurring After Reporting Date

No other applicable Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views or other authoritative pronouncements of

the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account

changing money values, or except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets.

The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been

adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

Grants and Sponsorship Monies a.

Grants and sponsorship are recognised on an accrual basis. These sponsorships have a strong historical link with the

Association.

Fixed Assets b.

Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated

depreciation.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association

commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of

either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

Clubs in Recessc.

Monies held on behalf of clubs which have ceased activities - repayable upon reconstitution of club

Income Taxd.

The Association, being a non-profit sporting organisation, is exempt from income tax.

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Annual Leavee.

Provision is made in respect of the Association’s liability for annual leave.

Investmentsf.

All investments are carried at cost.

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2007 - 2008 $ 2006 - 2007 $

(14 months)

Note 2: Special Reserves

Commonwealth Games Trust 80,000 80,000

Bob Bestman Reserve 35,340 35,340

World Championship Reserve 10,000 10,000

Asset Replacement Reserve 5,000 5,000

TOTAL 130,340 130,340

Note 3: Un-aquitted Grants

Healthway 82,652 55,000

Department of Sport & Recreation 22,947 46,667

TOTAL 105,599 101,667

Note 4: Membership

Affiliation 4,636 7,646

Capitation 312,927 270,480

Transfer 4,404 6,727

TOTAL 321,967 284,853

Note 5: Sponsorship Income

Hancock Medical Foundation 20,000 20,000

Fisher & Paykel - 9,440

Flippers 10,125 -

Telstra 14,827 14,122

Healthway 95,000 115,000

Alcoa - 12,500

Shell 12,000 12,000

Water Corporation 10,000 10,000

Vorgee - 20,000

Others 22,659 -

TOTAL 184,611 213,062

Note 6: D S R

Academy of Sport 45,000 -

Dept of Sport & Rec. (Core Fund) 130,000 222,909

D S R - Goldfields - 5,000

D S R - Mid West Swim - 4,848

D S R - Kimberley - 5,727

D S R - Gascoyne - 2,500

D S R - Pilbara - 5,500

D S R - National Age Swimming - 10,000

D S R - South West - 5,500

Other 15,500 -

TOTAL 190,500 261,984

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2007-2008 2006-2007

(14 months)

Note 7: Operations

Interest 36,521 33,070

Workers Compensation - 5,190

Sales 120 -

Other 1,706 567

TOTAL 38,347 38,827

Note 8: Marketing

Sponsor Servicing 4,944 -

Promotion 18,520 -

Pool Signage 8,000 -

Other 22 2,187

TOTAL 31,486 2,187

Note 9: Country Swimming

DSR Regional Payments - 5,777

Other 1,150 274

TOTAL 1,150 6,051

Note 10: Operations

Salaries 324,642 376,075

Insurance 26,050 37,217

Fringe Benefits Tax 4,033 8,362

Communication 12,086 17,863

Stationery 15,121 12,318

Postage 2,459 5,264

Printing & Copying 13,790 8,375

Repairs & Maintenance 2,124 2,398

Rent 7,619 8,512

Motor Vehicle 33,713 9,221

Audit & Accounting 3,511 5,537

General Expenses 6,621 6,790

Trainee Costs 7,409 11,982

Memberships 1,915 -

Professional Development 5,041 -

Depreciation 9,586 -

Other 10,270 12,657

TOTAL 485,989 522,571

Note 11: Publications

Almanacs 11,566 8,139

Annual Reports 1,100 1,100

TOTAL 12,666 9,239

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2007-2008 2006-2007

(14 months)

Note 12: Development

Development Squads 13,963 17,990

Club Development 2,976 2,138

Shells 10,717 9,905

Fisher & Paykel 12,070 9,079

Sunsmart Junior Swim Camps - 13,012

Sunsmart Performance Clinics 16,326 14,177

Sunsmart Get in the Swim 6,606 4,938

Junior Excellence Program 4,848 2,036

Indigenous Sport/SAL 1,028 10,035

DSR Officials Training 3,993 5,447

DSR High Performance Coach S/S - 28,984

DSR Academy of Sport 39,182 39,705

Region Visits 2,820 1,275

Other 807 2,394

TOTAL 115,336 161,115

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Major sponsors

Sponsors

Partners

Documents

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